Stephen Lee Mollenkof

Stephen Lee Mollenkof, 74, of Big Flat, Arkansas, passed away at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home, Arkansas on May 9, 2026.  He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on August 17, 1951, the son of Leonard and Elaine (Hoyt) Mollenkof. 

Stephen was a landscaper and gardener by trade.  He took great pride in the work he accomplished.  He was a generous kindhearted man who raised a garden donating food to the food bank and Senior Center for Meals on Wheels.  When driving by the Senior Center in Big Flat you could see Stephen’s work of art outside, he maintained and preserved a beautiful flower box for the community to enjoy.  Stephen was also an artist; he painted barn quilts and donated them to the Fox Library for varies benefits.  He didn’t stop there, he would do other things for the community, like buying local eggs from the neighbors and donating them to the Dorcas Food Bank.

Stepehen is proceeded in death by his parents, Leonard and Elaine.  He is survived by his two brothers, Mark Mollenkof of Chattanooga, Tennessee and Peter Mollenkof of Lancaster, Pennsylvania.  Also, he leaves behind a significant person that was involved in his life, Marcia Griffin, she was his friend, caretaker and companion.  He didn’t just have Marcia in his life, he also had her family, Francis, Jia, Caleb, Adam, Joshusa and Bryson.  Stephen developed some great friendships while living in Big Flat, he is leaving behind David Crawford, Kathi and Roger Shaller and many others.   

Stephen will be missed dearly by everyone that knew and loved him.

There is no service planned at this time. 

Cremation arrangements are under the care of Diamond State Cremation located in Lead Hill, Arkansas. 

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